Highways 169/41/78 Interchange

Project Details

  • Construction Years: 2018-2020
  • Community: Jackson Township, Louisville Township
  • Corridor Served: US Highway 169, State Highway 41, County Highway 78, County Highway 14
  • Project Lead: Scott County
  • Partners: MnDOT, Jackson Township, Louisville Township, SMSC
  • Contractor: Ames Construction, Inc.
  • Bid Date: July 31, 2018
  • Start Date: September 17, 2018
  • Completion Date: September 2020 (Watch our Ribbon Cutting Video)

Description

Scott County and MnDOT designed an interchange at US Highway 169 and Trunk Highway (TH) 41/County Highway (CH) 78.  Scott County was successful in obtaining federal funding to expand the scope of the project to include a proposed overpass over US 169 near CH 14 and extension of the frontage road system along the east side of US 169 between CH 78 and CH 14.  The expectation is to begin construction in September 2018. 

MnDOT concluded that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was not required and has issued a Negative Declaration Order for the project. Read the 2017 Declaration (PDF).

Purpose & Justification

This project will improve the safety and mobility in this area by removing direct access to US Highway 169. This project is consistent with the long-term vision of converting this segment of US Highway 169 into a freeway. 

This project will be funded in part by the Scott County Transportation Sales Tax.

Construction Schedule

Project Updates

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October 2019 Newsletter
August 2019 Newsletter
February 2019 Newsletter

Drone Progress Photos June 24, 2020